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Atlanta, GA - After establishing a buzz on the streets and capturing the attention of prison inmates using the novel "SnitchCraft", author Edrea Davis is sure to create a stir within the 'urban lit' scene with all the upcoming discharge of "Who Said Religion and Politics Don't Mix? Strategies for the spiritual and political imagery within the urban novel SnitchCraft." Davis enlisted the assistance of Dr. Zeddie Scott, Felicia M. Davis, and Rev. E Randel T. Osburn, to get a detailed discussion with the spiritual and political messages in "SnitchCraft."

[http://christiansandpolitics1.weebly.com/ Christians in Politics] - On top SnitchCraft is a fictional story about a nightclub owner set-up with a dishonest snitch; beneath it exists an inspiring story of faith, prayer, and family values. The guide discusses the underlying symbols, messages, and scripture skillfully weaved throughout the story. It examines the spiritual transformation of the main character John "JC" Powell who, after struggling to create a thriving nightclub in a gang-infested California neighborhood, is incarcerated based on the word of a snitch. Through the battle to clear his name, JC receives a first-hand go through the corruption within the criminal justice system and realizes he isn't in control of his own destiny.

"The Bible teaches us that 'the steps of your good man are ordered by the Lord' (Psalms 37:23)," says Dr. Scott, who holds a PhD in theology. "JC Powell fell short, like we all do, but he attemptedto live by the word. JC's plight demonstrates that God computes everything for the great for those that love Him," adds the previous pastor and author of the upcoming book, "The Program for Healing Our Community."

[http://christiansandpolitics1.posterous.com/ Christians in Politics] - Along with shedding light on issues like mandatory minimum sentencing guidelines as well as the unreliable informant system, SnitchCraft features a unique "After the Book" section with discussion questions, alarming prison statistics, suggestions on how to become politically active, plus a listing of organizations focused on criminal justice issues.

Felicia Davis, executive director from the Ben E. Mays Political Education Center comments, "We are loosing a generation of youth to drugs, violence and prison." Davis, even the co-founder of DogonVillage.com adds, "It is essential to deliver positive messages and offer viable solutions to teenagers. To achieve today's youth, we should step away from box."

"Religion, politics and art have always gone hand-in-hand," says Rev. Osburn, who is the first cousin with the late Coretta Scott King and served as assistant to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through the civil rights movement. "The faith community clearly defined America's political agenda throughout the sixties. Artists like Harry Belafonte, Sonia Sanchez, Dick Gregory, and James Brown, helped to bring international awareness of the fight for civil and human rights," adds the previous executive director with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.

[http://christiansandpolitics1.weebly.com/ Christians and Politics] - "I hope it and guide demonstrate that inspirational messages can, and should, be integrated into novels about the realities of street life. If not, urban fiction goes the way of hip-hop music," says Edrea Davis, who was recently selected "Most Likely to Succeed" by C&B book distributors in Ny, and nominated with an Author of the season Award through the Georgia Writers Association.

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